Prayer Diary for January

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29 v 11

St Mary’s

Pray for God’s wisdom as we reflect on our worship and activities for the coming year.
Give thanks and pray for those who work behind the scenes, including in our churchyard and cleaning the church each week.

Our Community

This month we pray for God’s blessing on those who live in Hedgers Hill and Havenwood Park, Binsted.
Pray for the Head, all teaching staff and pupils at Walberton and Binsted CE Primary school as they return for the Spring term and prepare for the change in Headship after Easter.
Pray for those who are taking on a new role or responsibility and for those actively seeking a change in employment.

Our Nation

Pray for wisdom for the Prime Minister and members of government in their decisions and actions.
Pray for those working in the NHS during the pressured winter months.
Pray for those who will be sleeping rough and for local centres to have sufficient resources to offer shelter and support.
Holocaust Memorial day, 27th January: pray for those who face antisemitism, racism or any form of prejudice, for greater tolerance of those from different backgrounds.

The World

Pray for communities affected by flooding and landslides in recent weeks, for those who have lost loved ones, and those left homeless. Pray for effective coordination in supplying aid.
Pray for continued openness in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and for a just peace to be reached.

Church

Epiphany season: pray that churches would be a light, making a positive difference to the communities they serve.
Father, I surrender my plans for 2026 to You. Lead me into Your perfect will. Let Your presence guide me in all I do.